Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre
Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre is set within 100 hectares of woodland, wetland and grassland habitats, all of which are linked through an excellent network of accessible pathways and viewing areas.
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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Visitor Centres
Our two visitor centres provide thousands of people with unique wildlife experiences each year; from education and community groups to dog walkers and school holiday activities.
Winter visitors
Birdwatcher Tom Hibbert is dreaming of a twite Christmas
Low Barns Visitor Centre
Low Barns nature reserve is located next to the River Wear near Witton le Wear. When you arrive at the site you are greeted by a series of old farm buildings, over the 50+ years of Durham Wildlife Trust’s management of the site, these old barns have been converted and adapted to become Low Barns Visitor Centre.
Shop our new Rainton Meadows Merchandise!
Browse brand new Rainton Meadows gifts - now available in the Rainton Meadows shop and online.
New reedbed for Rainton Meadows
A new reedbed creation project is taking place at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, funded by Biffa Award.
Rainton Meadows
A good birdwatching site with over 200 species of birds
Volunteer
We are always looking for willing volunteers who share our passion for wildlife, conservation and broadening awareness. As a volunteer you can play an integral role in what we do.
Plea to visitors not to feed Exmoor ponies
The Trust would like to politely remind visitors not to feed the Exmoor ponies.
Rainton Meadows: flooded drive, 18/11
Access to Rainton Meadows is limited due to flooding.
Flock joins the Rainton Meadows grazing team
We have some new additions to Rainton Meadows. A flock of 30 to be precise.
Flock joins the Rainton Meadows grazing team
We have some new additions to Rainton Meadows. A flock of 30 to be precise.
These welsh black and Hebridean cross sheep will be grazing across three fields from January to March this year…